Israel Iran War Live Updates: Brics ministers meet in Delhi as Iran conflict tests group unity
Iran warned the U.S. to accept its latest peace proposal or face continued conflict failure, while President Donald Trump issued a 'deal or devastation' ultimatum to Tehran ahead of his visit to China. Meanwhile, Kuwait accused Iran of sending Revolutionary Guard members for hostile activities, and Qatar claimed Iran is weaponizing the Strait of Hormuz, disrupting global energy supplies.
Tensions between Iran and the U.S. escalated as Tehran warned Washington must accept its latest peace proposal to avoid further conflict, following President Donald Trump’s assertion that the regional ceasefire is near collapse. Trump reiterated his stance ahead of a high-stakes visit to China, where he will prioritize resolving the Iran crisis, leveraging Beijing’s influence as Iran’s key ally and largest oil buyer. The conflict has strained global energy markets, particularly after Iran’s closure of the Strait of Hormuz, which disrupted Chinese imports and raised prices worldwide. Kuwait reported that four members of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps attempted to enter the country via Bubiyan Island for hostile activities, an allegation Iran denied. Qatar accused Iran of weaponizing the Strait of Hormuz and blackmailing Gulf states, further destabilizing energy supplies and trade routes. In Lebanon, Israel targeted and killed two paramedics in Nabatieh, according to the country’s Health Ministry, which also confirmed 2,883 fatalities in Lebanon since March 2 due to Israeli actions. Trump’s ultimatum to Iran—‘make a good deal or face devastation’—was framed as a hardline approach before his diplomatic push in China. The U.S. president downplayed the need for Chinese assistance but acknowledged the Iranian crisis as the top agenda item in talks with President Xi Jinping. Analysts see the meeting as critical for pressuring Iran to reopen maritime trade routes and stabilize energy markets under global economic strain. The UAE Banking Federation dismissed claims of capital flight due to regional hostilities, with chairman Abdul Aziz Al Ghurair rejecting reports of investor withdrawals. Despite the fragile ceasefire, the conflict continues to spread across West Asia, affecting hundreds of millions and disrupting global trade. The ongoing standoff highlights deep divisions between Iran and Western powers, with China’s role increasingly pivotal in potential de-escalation efforts.
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